9.9. Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GDPR stand for?

   Hint

   Think about data protection in the European Union.

2. 2.

   What must drone operators obtain before flying?

   Hint

   Consider what you need to legally operate drones in the air.

3. 3.

   What is GDPR?

   • A type of laser scanning
   • A data protection regulation
   • An airspace regulation

   Hint

   It’s related to privacy laws in Europe.

4. 4.

   True or False: Operators can capture any data they want without restrictions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the need for permission and data privacy concerns.

5. 5.

   Propose a solution for acquiring permissions needed for a new airspace laser scanning project that crosses various jurisdictions.

   Hint

   Consider who the stakeholders are and what documentation may be necessary.

6. 6.

   Devise a compliance strategy for a city government planning to perform laser scanning of its urban environment, ensuring privacy laws are adhered to.

   Hint

   Think about how to respect privacy while achieving project objectives.